What is it that influences you to purchase a book? For me, I like a cover that expresses what the story is about – if it’s a thriller, then the cover should convey that feeling to me. Some people need to know more about the story or know the author before making a decision. And others who read frequently, they buy books because they love to read.
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Book marketing – love it or hate it?
Whenever I have spoken with other authors about marketing books, not many of us enjoy this process. We enjoy writing but abhor marketing our titles. For me, as a marketer and web content manager, I thought I would like the process of marketing. In reality, it’s a hard slog and if you want the rewards then you have to keep slogging away.
Everyone has a book inside them
Christopher Hitchens, an American journalist, is quoted as saying this during a conversation with colleagues. Hitchens was known for his sardonic wit. The whole quote (or something similar) is “Everyone has a book inside them, which is exactly where it should, I think, in most cases, remain.”
How much does it cost to publish a book?
You can publish a book 100% for free, but if you’re not confident of having enough technical skills, here’s a breakdown of probable costs.
Author journey: Gerdette Rooney
Author Gerdette Rooney tells SelfPubAus about her self-publishing journey and the biggest challenge involved
Book launch: Womadic Wanders
Sydney-based Irish author Gerdette Rooney recently published her first book, Womadic Wanders: Stories of a compulsive traveller
All About NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo (“National Novel Writing Month”) is a global competition to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Every November, hundreds of thousands of writers take part
Do you know your audience?
Many of us, while writing, have a particular reader or kind of reader in mind. But your imagined target market may not be who you think they are.
30-min Self Publishing session: Getting your book printed
Are you keen to get your book printed but confused when it comes to all the different options? How do you get from a Word document onto the shelves of Dymocks?
How will readers find your book?
One of the most important things to figure out when trying to market your book is the reader’s path to purchase. This is the journey they go on when finding and buying your book.